Defender Matty Cash has hailed the impact of Ben Watson at Nottingham Forest.
Cash picked his Reds teammate as one of the best players he has played alongside, due to his leadership qualities.
The Nigel Doughty Academy product also singled out winger Joe Lolley and ex-Forest midfielder Henri Lansbury.
Watson has been in inspired form for Sabri Lamouchi’s side this term as they have mounted a promotion push, while Lolley is the club’s reigning Player of the Year.
Lansbury left the City Ground in January 2017, joining Aston Villa in a deal believed to be close to £3m.
Cash was taking part in a Q&A session on Forest’s social media account amid the break in play due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Answering questions from fans, one asked the right-back to name the best players he has played with.
“There’s been a few,” Cash said.
“Henri Lansbury was here at the time when I was coming through. He was a brilliant player and everyone looked up to him because he had that natural ability.
“We’ve got (Joe) Lolley, who can change a game in the blink of an eye. He’s very good.
“In terms of captains, since Watto, Ben Watson, has been here he’s been a great role model for me to look up to.
“I’m quite close to Watto and he gives me great advice.
“As a leader, Ben Watson has been brilliant.”
